Dive-site story
Lundy Island sits where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Bristol Channel, forming England's first designated Marine Conservation Zone. Granite walls drop into kelp-covered boulder fields, while a resident colony of Atlantic grey seals frequently interacts with visiting divers in the sheltered bays along the eastern coast. The island's strategic position has accumulated dozens of historic shipwrecks alongside sea caves, gullies, and bedrock encrusted with rare temperate corals.
Playful in-water encounters with curious Atlantic grey seal pups and adults
Dense populations of protected pink sea fans clinging to granite drop-offs
Historical wrecks including the intact coastal collier MV Robert resting on the seabed
Kelp gullies and boulder fields sheltering lobsters, wrasse, and spider crabs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn brings calmer sea states, peak seal activity, and warmer water.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Grey SealHalichoerus grypus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pink Sea FanEunicella verrucosa | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spiny Spider CrabMaja squinado | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ballan WrasseLabrus bergylta | Common | ||||||||||||
| Small-spotted CatsharkScyliorhinus canicula | Common | ||||||||||||
| European LobsterHomarus gammarus | Common |
Marine forecast
